Waterslide Ocean View Paradise 6 br, 5.5 bath

Description from the owner

125' waterslide! Spanish style house on lush 1.3 acre. pool, jacuzzi, San Diego North County, Carlsbad/San Marcos area. 15 minutes to beaches or Legoland, 1 hour to Disneyland, desert or Mexico, 1.5+ hrs to L A/Santa Monica/Hollywood. New kitchen, tile floors, plasma TVs, baby grand piano, 2 minutes to beautiful hilltop park or Lake San Marcos executive golf course (7 minutes to PGA level La Costa Resort and Spa) Beds: 2 Queen, 4 Full, 2 Twin (bunk bead), Full in living room pull out couch, renovated bedrooms and custom bathrooms, dozens of palms, orchard, stone paths, waterfalls, tree house, zip line, large grass play area, mountain bike and walking trails, also near restaurant row and large new movie theater. **can even see Catalina Island on clear day, photo of ocean and Catalina is 10x zoom 4 miles from coast in warmer, drier elevated area
Average High temperature: Please see tables below
San Diego, average high temp Aug = 78 (almost perfect)
But, San Marcos, average high temp Aug = 89 .. perfect (4 miles off coast, 400-800 feet of elevation) 11 degrees warmer, sunnier than the beaches by roughly 30%.
Best of both worlds at our place!
My wife is a hottie.. (prefers 80 degrees on up) and loves our spot versus downtown or marine layer. Simple tactic for how we do our day if heat seeking: Any day that does forecast below desired, just plan activities that are farther inland: Wild Animal Park,Disneyland, San Marcos, Mountains (local Elfin Forest, a magical hike) Dessert.. 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the beach/coast.
Hot days=beach/coast/Seaworld, and we can watch the coast from our house to know just when the occasional morning clouds are burning off! If/when the temp at the beach cools below your personal threshold (80 for my wife, 70 for me and our kids) you pop back home to the always warmer pool yard and slide!
Additional fees
Cleaning fee $175 per stay
Tax rate 4% of rent tax rate
Owner Terms
Discounts Available:
Currently running $300 off high season week rate! Spring Fever rate
Video: (website: hidden) walking trails, also near restaurant row and large new movie theater. **can even see Catalina Island on clear day, photo of ocean and Catalina is 10x zoom 4 miles from coast in warmer, drier elevated area

Average High temperature: Please see tables below

San Diego, average high temp Aug = 78 (almost perfect)

But, San Marcos, average high temp Aug = 89 .. perfect (4 miles off coast, 400-800 feet of elevation) 11 degrees warmer, sunnier than the beaches by roughly 30%.

Best of both worlds at our place!

My wife is a hottie.. (prefers 80 degrees on up) and loves our spot versus downtown or marine layer. Simple tactic for how we do our day if heat seeking: Any day that does forecast below desired, just plan activities that are farther inland: Wild Animal Park,Disneyland, San Marcos, Mountains (local Elfin Forest, a magical hike) Dessert.. 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the beach/coast.

Hot days=beach/coast/Seaworld, and we can watch the coast from our house to know just when the occasional morning clouds are burning off! If/when the temp at the beach cools below your personal threshold (80 for my wife, 70 for me and our kids) you pop back home to the always warmer pool yard and slide!

What Past Guests Are Saying

Overall Rating

Unforgettable Weekend!

Left on 12/24/2014 for a stay in September 2014 | Byron B

This was the first time we rented a vacation that had everything we've ever wanted! The owner was very good about giving us our space, he gave us the perfect directions for everything and asked me to text him if we had any problems, but of course we didn't!

At first my group and I really wanted to explore San Diego, but instead we got caught up in the super fun waterslide, as well as the trampoline in the back! Super fun, and will definitely be renting again!

A FlipKey verified reviewer
SIMI VALLEY

Fun house!

Left on 08/26/2013 for a stay in August 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

My family and I stayed here this summer 2013. When we weren't on the go in old town, the beach, sea world or the zoo we were perfectly entertained hanging out at the pool & BBQ ing!! All fun activities outside of home are a reasonable distance away, and do not take too much driving time to get there. The floor plan allows all guests privacy, so would be good for family reunions or multiple couples going on vacation. The slide alone is worth the stay, especially if you have kids! Our kids range in age from 23 down to 5 and all had a good time! Including my husband who is my biggest child. Ha ha. We've stayed in some awesome hotels that have multiple water slides, but there is something nice about not having to wait in line and having privacy. I would like to note if you are bringing dogs, the yard is not fenced and there are multiple doors leading to the outside. Also, pool is not fenced if you have small children, again, multiple doors and could be a hazard if the young ones are not pool safe. Otherwise, a beautiful comfortable, private & very fun house!

Paradise Home away from Home

Left on 06/10/2013 for a stay in May 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

My family and I had the best time at this house. We were very comfortable relaxed here. The kids loved the slide, pool, trampoline, clubhouse, basketball, and had so much fun exploring. My little one brought a bug catcher and had fun finding new things that are not at our house. The different bathrooms were fun, and the beds were very comfy. It was beautiful on the hill watching the sunset. We enjoyed the grill and kitchen it helped feeding the family home made meals. When we didn't go out we had fun in the house. I was even able t do our laundry before we left in the washer and dryer. I can't wait to go back next year.

family fun!

Left on 05/06/2013 for a stay in April 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Houk's home. The home is a kids paradise with a pool, jacuzzi, amazing waterside, trampoline, zip line, treehouse, games and a dvd library. No one wanted to leave to go to the beach or Legoland just 15 minutes away. We had plenty of room to entertain friends and enjoyed the outdoor fireplace. Every evening we would watch the sunset while we sat in the beautiful tropical gardens. The home has an old world spanish feel with lots of character. We would definitely return. Thanks for sharing your home.

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